KalarippayatKalarippayat is the indigenous martial art of the South Indian state Kerala. The art incorporates empty hand fighting exercises, weapon drills, vital point attacks, massages, and healing methods for muscular and bone problems. This book is based on many years of field research. It provides an insight in Kalarippayat and its traditions, and in the society of India and Kerala in particular. |
Contents
Introduction | 11 |
The Sampradayam | 38 |
The Gurukkal | 65 |
The Kalari | 86 |
Kalarippayat as a medical system | 106 |
Four stages of Kalarippayat | 127 |
The practice 3 Finishing the practice | 129 |
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